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Winning blow: king to f1 (g2)

c9-08932
Puzzle rating: 970Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
a8b7c6d5e4f3g2h1
White to move — find the best continuation

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The tactical motive

Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.

White to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

29. Kf1 Rxe4 30. Qg8+ Kh6 31. Rc7

Why it works

  • Great move! king to f1 keeps the pressure (#7).
  • Spot on — queen to g8 (#8).
  • Strong! rook to c7 is the sharp choice (#7).
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Rxe4, then Rg8 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #119.

Explore position #119

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